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Asbestos Bill Boosts Deficit, CBO WarnsSenate litigation reform proposal won't generate enough cash to pay all claimsWashingtonThe asbestos litigation reform bill now before the ...

By Steve Tuckey AND Mark RuquetIn the aftermath of massive flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina, the insurance industry might face complicated coverage disputes with ...

Reinsurer Combined Ratios RisingBy Steve TuckeyThe combined ratio for 26 leading U.S.-based reinsurers deteriorated for the first six months of 2005, rising nearly 10 ...

Amount of damage caused by flooding hampers estimate of industry's ultimate exposureBy Mark e. ruquetHurricane Katrina could end up being the worst catastrophe ever ...

By caroline mcdonaldand Arthur D. PostalLarry Mirel, Washington, D.C. insurance superintendent for the past six years, will step down as of Sept. 30.As head ...

Policies on auto parts suit ruled to be too diverse to qualify for class-action statusIn a huge victory for the property-casualty insurance industry, the ...